S3 E7: Strength in Numbers

S3 E7: “We're going to be loud about this until something's done.”We’ve heard from so many amazing individuals and organizations that are mobilizing on the grassroots level, but how do they harness all of that local power and get things done legislatively? Christina speaks to Lonnie Portis, the New York Policy and Advocacy Manager at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Lonnie shares the key to getting things done at the policy level. Then, Christina sits down with Louise Yeung, the Chief Climate Officer with the Comptroller’s office to ask whether New York is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate solutions and environmental justice.Resources:Uptown Chats PodcastNYC Climate DashboardFeatured in this episode:Lonnie Portis, New York City Policy and Advocacy Manager - WE ACT for Environmental JusticeLouise Yeung, Chief Climate Officer - NYC Office of the Comptroller